Earlier this year, I was invited to speak to a book club comprised of retired teachers. One of the members asked if my books were
My historical fiction series, On the Dakota Frontier, tells the stories of women homesteaders who stake claims in Dakota Territory in the 1800s. And, while
Some industries just have more colorful slang than others — as I learned when researching background information for Iron Horse Claim. Early railroading was a
There are two themes running through Iron Horse Claim: railroads and windmills. Both of these innovations transformed the nation, particularly the West. Windmills had been
Medicine Creek Claim told the story of two sisters who left war-torn Missouri during the Civil War to start new lives in Dakota Territory. Except
Epilogues – those summaries at the end of the book – are intended to provide closure to the story or offer a glimpse into what
I was ruled by deadlines throughout my professional career in advertising and marketing. Most of them were not self-imposed deadlines; rather, I had to finish
While writing my current novel, I realized I was re-using names for new characters. That’s confusing for readers. It’s also a violation of the Author
I’ll admit I have dragged my feet regarding TikTok. Oh, I have an account thanks to the urging of certain millennial influencers who insist that
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